Budget Manager.

About the role

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manages the preparation, allocation and expenditure of the Colorado Judicial Department budget.
• Serves as the primary contact on all budget issues with legislative and governor’s office staff.
• Develops methodologies and procedures for the preparation of the annual budget; implements and monitors budgetary policies and procedures for the Judicial Department.
• Assists courts and judicial agencies in budget preparation; verifies specific needs and recommends changes for adjustments; prepares budget data and budget justification information as required.
• Directs all budget management activities. This includes the development, review and approval of all staffing patterns and budget allocations; review of all expenditure and revenue monitoring; and identification, development and approval of all supplemental requests.
• Manages all year-end budget management.
• Provides budgetary assistance in the following areas: maintenance of grants, cost recoveries, requests for accommodation, hearing interpreters, and property management.
• Acts as liaison with field personnel involved in fiscal operations and with staff in the executive branch of government.
• Oversees the training of court and probation personnel in fiscal procedures and policies.
• Makes provisions for subordinates to attend outside training.
• May provide cross-training and interdepartmental training.
• Schedules and assigns duties and responsibilities to staff; develops and establishes procedures for operating and maintaining required administrative systems.
• Attends meetings and training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in finance; accounting; business, judicial or public administration; or related field.
• Five years of experience in budgeting or general finance analyst work.

Skills

Data-driven, innovative, and passionate about public service.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Additional Comments

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of the Judicial Department through thoughtful budget development, monitoring and reporting that is aligned with the organization’s strategic plan, currently in development. It is also an opportunity to develop and manage a dynamic team of five budget analysts while managing a budget that in FY27 amounts to close to $800 million. If you are a dynamic, data-driven, innovative individual who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about public service, you will enjoy the challenges that this position offers. If you like developing and sharing insights resulting from analysis, this position will be a great fit for you. This position is equivalent to the Budget Analyst V (Budget Director) in the Executive Branch of State of Colorado government. The anticipated start date for this position is October 5th, 2026. Supervisor Responsibilities Has supervisory accountability for other employees. Plans, directs and coordinates activities for a unit. Duties may include scheduling and assigning of work, training in all facets of work, quality control, and decisions impacting the pay, status and tenure of others. Conducts performance appraisals, and provides input into and participates in discipline, dismissal, and hiring processes.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• Has supervisory accountability for other employees.
• Plans, directs and coordinates activities for a unit.
• Schedules and assigns duties and responsibilities to staff.
• Trains in all facets of work.
• Conducts performance appraisals.
• Provides input into and participates in discipline, dismissal, and hiring processes.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to walk.
• Frequently required to stand; sit; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequent interruptions, and multiple calls and inquiries.
• Frequent handling of emergency or crisis situations.
• Subject to noise level in the work environment being usually quiet.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in finance; accounting; business, judicial or public administration; or related field.
• Five years of experience in budgeting or general finance analyst work.

How To Apply

To apply, please visit our website: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/careers. Applications must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.